Nektar Panorama T4 – 49-Key Controller with Deep Plugin & DAW Control
The Nektar Panorama T4 is a compact yet powerful MIDI controller designed for producers and musicians who demand tactile control. It features a velocity-sensitive 49-key keybed with aftertouch, performance-friendly pads, faders, knobs, a 128×64 LCD display, and seamless integration with DAWs and virtual instruments.
Kluczowe cechy
- Expressive 2nd-Gen Keybed: 49 synth-action keys with aftertouch and five velocity curves plus fixed mode—for expressive, piano-like playing.
- Performance Pads: Eight large, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with LED lighting, dynamic pad bank switching, individual calibration, and chromatic/chord mapping.
- DAW & Plugin Control: Includes nine 30 mm faders, eight encoders, eight assignable LED buttons, and an LCD for deep control. Use Nektarine for instant VST/AU plugin control, layering, and patch browsing.
- Track & Mixer Navigation: Dedicated mixer, transport, and mode buttons for navigating tracks, mixer banks, presets, and plugin parameters—compatible with MCU and Nektar’s DAW Integration.
- Note Repeat & More: Real-time note-repeat with rate, swing, accent, separate pad and key settings, synced to MIDI clock, plus chord and hold functions for creative performance.
- Flexible Connectivity: USB bus-powered, MIDI DIN output, sustain and expression pedal inputs with MIDI assignment, plus configurable presets and control mapping.
Korzyści
The T4 turns your DAW and plugins into an instrument—control mixer, instruments, and effects from the keyboard, navigate complex plugins, or perform live without ever touching your mouse.
Specyfikacja
- Klawisze: 49 synth-action with aftertouch and 5 + fixed velocity curves
- Pady: 8 pressure-sensitive, LED-lit, up to 16 via pad bank
- Kontrolki: 9 faders, 8 encoders, 8 LED buttons
- Display: 128×64 LCD with four soft buttons and mode/navigation controls
- Modes: Mixer, Instrument, Multi (layer), Internal
- Transport & Misc: Dedicated play, record, cycle, locators, undo, and zoom buttons
- Złącza: USB-B, MIDI-Out (5-pin), footswitch and expression pedal inputs
- Oprogramowanie: Includes Bitwig 8-Track, Nektarine plugin host, DAW integration
- Wymiary: 82.0 × 27.7 × 8.0 cm
- Waga: Approx. 6.4 kg
What’s in the Box
- Nektar Panorama T4 MIDI keyboard controller
- Kabel USB
- Instrukcja obsługi
Zastosowanie
Perfect for producers, hybrid workflow musicians, and live performers wanting deep hands-on control. Whether layering plugin instruments, mixing tracks, sketching ideas, or performing with software instruments, the T4 keeps you inside the music flow.
Kompatybilność
Plug-and-play with Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS (via camera adapter). Seamlessly integrates with major DAWs like Bitwig, Logic, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One, Reason, and more via Nektar’s software. Also supports MCU-compatible DAWs.
Zalety i wady
✅ Zalety:
- Highly expressive keybed with aftertouch and velocity curves
- Extensive tactile control for DAW mixing and plugin manipulation
- Feature-rich performance tools like note repeat, chord, and pad layering
- Integrated workflow via display, with deep plugin access and patch browsing
⚠️ Wady:
- Large and relatively heavy—needs substantial desk space or rack support
- Functionality relies on Nektarine for best results—third-party plugin integration may require customization
The Nektar Panorama T4 is a studio-grade performance and workflow controller—granting hands-on command over your DAW and plugins with precision and depth.
